CUPERTINO: Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is set to introduce an ultra-thin design, and according to reports, the company initially considered making it completely portless—including dropping the USB-C port. While Apple ultimately decided to keep USB-C, industry insiders suggest a port-free iPhone remains a possibility for future models. Renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman claims the […]
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has successfully launched Etihad-SAT, the UAE’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, marking a major milestone in the country’s space ambitions. The satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, USA, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at 10:43 AM (UAE time). The first signal was received at […]
WASHINGTON: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months, are finally a step closer to return home after SpaceX successfully launched a replacement crew. On Friday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre at 7:03 p.m. ET (2303 GMT), carrying four […]
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, securing the planet’s title as the “moon king” of the solar system. With a total of 274 moons, Saturn now holds almost twice as many moons as all other planets combined, leaving Jupiter behind, which has 95 confirmed moons as of February 2024. […]
DUBAI: The UAE is leading the way in autonomous vehicle innovation, making remarkable strides in self-driving technology through successful pilot programmes and a strong commitment to cutting-edge mobility solutions. A report by Arthur D. Little, a global consulting firm, highlights the UAE’s efforts to build an efficient mobility ecosystem that balances operational efficiency with sustainability. […]
MELBOURNE: Cortical Labs has introduced the CL1, the world’s first commercial biological computer, integrating human brain cells with silicon to create highly adaptive neural networks. This groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionise fields such as AI, robotics, and medical research. Unlike traditional AI, which relies purely on algorithms and processing power, CL1 uses lab-grown brain […]
DALLAS: A U.S. biotech firm aiming to resurrect extinct animals has taken a significant step forward by unveiling genetically engineered woolly mice in an experiment—rodents with thick, shaggy coats reminiscent of the legendary woolly mammoth. Colossal Biosciences, the company behind this groundbreaking experiment, is working on editing the genes of Asian elephants—mammoths’ closest living relatives—to […]
Dubai: Amazon announced Alexa+, our next-generation AI assistant that seamlessly integrates into your life to help you get things done. Leveraging a state-of-the-art architecture that connects LLMs, agentic capabilities, services, and devices at scale, Alexa now enters into a new era, redefining the way we interact with digital assistants. Alexa+ will be available in English to […]
REDMOND, WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced that it will be ending the iconic Skype service in May 2025, directing users to migrate to its Microsoft Teams platform instead. Once a leader in video calling and voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) services, Skype will officially go dark, marking the end of an era in communication. Skype was widely popular, […]
PARIS: Teleperformance SE, the world’s largest call centre operator, has introduced AI-powered accent translation to modify the voices of its Indian customer service staff in real-time. The company claims the technology, which softens Indian accents, will improve clarity and customer satisfaction. The AI system, developed by Palo Alto-based startup Sanas, was launched in India and […]
The satellite will help in managing natural disasters to enhancing maritime navigation, supporting smart agriculture, and conducting environmental monitoring. DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has unveiled details of its first-ever Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT, scheduled for launch in March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, […]
